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Our faculty members are globally recognized for their innovative approaches and outstanding achievements in both specialized and interdisciplinary research. As a leading hub for engineering studies, the School boasts exceptional experimental and computational resources. We regularly earn top-tier research evaluations, with the majority of our disciplines receiving the highest accolades in recent assessments.
Our research programs have consistently secured top marks in evaluations and enjoy backing from major corporations like Agusta Westland, Airbus, BAE Systems, QinetiQ, Unilever, Jaguar, and Ford, as well as national and international organizations including EPSRC and the European Commission.
Explore detailed information about our research focus areas and the diverse PhD and research opportunities we offer.
The School hosts multiple specialized research groups. Individual faculty research specialties are outlined in their profiles. We encourage research proposals and will assist in matching applicants with suitable supervisors. Our facilities have recently benefited from a £36 million upgrade, resulting in cutting-edge laboratories featuring rapid prototyping systems, various laser technologies, two advanced flight simulators, and a civil engineering structures lab, among other resources.
The modernization also introduced an innovative active learning space designed for collaborative student projects, complete with a workshop offering student-accessible rapid prototyping equipment. Research students work in open-plan areas adjacent to faculty offices, fostering continuous interaction among peers and with academic staff.